U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has expressed his concerns about the proposed rule on Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a letter addressed to Dr. Robert Califf, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the FDA, Senator Paul argued that the rule would impose unnecessary regulations on health care providers and disrupt patient care.The proposed rule would extend the FDA's medical device regulatory framework to health care providers developing and performing LDTs as part of their professional practice. However, Senator Paul believes...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind its proposed rule on Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs), citing concerns about the potential negative impact on healthcare providers and patient care. In a letter to Dr. Robert Califf, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the FDA, Senator Paul expressed his grave concerns about the overreach of the FDA's regulatory framework on LDTs.The proposed rule would impose the FDA's medical device regulatory framework on healthcare providers who develop and perform LDTs as part of their...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) have called on the Biden Administration to take immediate action to protect American jobs and remove retaliatory tariffs on bourbon and spirits. In a letter addressed to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the senators expressed their concern about the upcoming 50% tariff on American whiskey imports by the European Union (EU) starting January 1, 2024.The retaliatory tariffs imposed by the EU have already caused significant financial losses to domestic spirits distillers and winemakers...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell have written a letter to the Biden Administration, urging quick action to protect American jobs in the bourbon and spirits industry. The European Union (EU) is set to implement a 50% tariff on American whiskey imports starting January 1, 2024, and there could be significant tariff increases on other distilled spirits imports by 2026.Since 2018, retaliatory tariffs imposed by the EU have cost domestic spirits distillers and winemakers billions of dollars. The industry supports over 1.7 million production,...
In a joint effort to protect American jobs and alleviate the burden on bourbon and spirits producers, U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell have written a letter to the Biden Administration. The letter urges the administration to take immediate action in order to safeguard the millions of jobs that rely on American bourbon and spirits producers.The European Union (EU) is set to impose a 50% tariff on American whiskey imports starting January 1, 2024. Additionally, American wine and other distilled spirits imports could face significant tariff...
In a joint effort, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) have sent a letter to the Biden Administration, calling for immediate action to protect American jobs and remove retaliatory tariffs on bourbon and spirits. The European Union (EU) is set to implement a 50% tariff on American whiskey imports on January 1, 2024, with the possibility of sharp tariff increases on other distilled spirits imports by 2026.The imposition of retaliatory tariffs by the EU has already caused significant financial damage to domestic spirits...
Dec 5, 2023Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) expressed his concerns about the FDA's proposed rule on Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) in a letter addressed to Dr. Robert Califf, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Paul argues that the proposed rule would impose unnecessary regulations on health care providers and disrupt patient care.In the letter, Dr. Paul states that the proposed rule exceeds the FDA's statutory authority and conflicts with the implementation of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie's bill, the Nuclear for Brownfields Site Preparation Act, has successfully passed through the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill is part of the larger Atomic Energy Advancement Act, which aims to promote the advancement of nuclear energy in the United States.In a statement, Congressman Guthrie expressed his satisfaction with the bill's progress, saying, "I am pleased that my bill, the Nuclear for Brownfields Site Preparation Act, passed the Energy and Commerce Committee's markup process today and will advance to the...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has sent a letter to Dr. Robert Califf, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), expressing his concerns about the FDA's proposed rule on Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). According to Senator Paul, the rule would impose the FDA's medical device regulatory framework on healthcare providers, causing unnecessary disruptions to patient care.In his letter, Senator Paul argues that the proposed rule exceeds the FDA's statutory authority and conflicts with the implementation of the Clinical Laboratory...
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Butler County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding Americans' Fourth Amendment rights and preventing government surveillance. The legislation seeks to address the issues surrounding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and Executive Order 12333, which have been criticized for potential abuses and violations of citizens' privacy.Dr. Paul's bill aims to ensure that Americans cannot be subjected to government surveillance through the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has joined a group of 44 other senators in demanding answers from the Biden administration over its decision to pause the issuance of firearms export licenses. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the senators express concerns about the economic impact and potential infringement on Second Amendment rights resulting from this unprecedented move.The letter states that the firearms industry estimates a direct cost of at least $89 million associated with the 90-day pause and at least $238 million annually if the pause becomes...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has joined forces with Senator Ted Budd and 44 other senators to demand answers from the Biden Administration regarding the unprecedented pause of firearms export licenses. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the senators raised concerns over the decision announced by the Bureau of Industry and Security to halt the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and certain accessories to most overseas markets.The senators argue that this move could have a detrimental impact on the firearms industry and Second...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has joined a group of 44 other senators in a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, demanding answers regarding the Biden administration's decision to pause the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and certain accessories to most overseas markets. This move has raised concerns about the impact on the firearms industry and Second Amendment rights.The letter highlights the potential negative economic impact of this decision. According to a survey conducted by the firearm and ammunition industry trade association, the industry...
Nov 20, 2023Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, along with a bipartisan group of senators, sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging them to update their animal testing regulations in accordance with the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. This legislation, which was enacted last year, ended the outdated mandate that required investigational new drugs to be tested on animals in pre-clinical trials.The FDA Modernization Act 2.0 does not ban animal testing, but it allows drug sponsors to use modern alternative methods to demonstrate a drug's safety and...